Metal for Muthas is the name given to a series of heavy metal compilations made during the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM). The original compilation was Metal for Muthas, released in February 1980. The compilation was a sampling of various better-known artists of the NWOBHM, primarily known for having some of the earliest … Read more
Boys Don’t Cry is the U.S. debut album by The Cure, released in February 1980 in the UK and in August 1980 in the U.S. It is a compilation of songs from Three Imaginary Boys, but replacing five of that album’s tracks (“Foxy Lady”, “Meathook”, “So What”, “It’s Not You” and the uncredited instrumental “The … Read more
Bebe le Strange is the fifth studio album by the American rock band Heart. It was released on February 14, 1980 through Epic Records. It was the first album without Roger Fisher on lead guitar, who left the band months prior. The album was a commercial success, peaking at number five on the U.S. Billboard … Read more
Pretenders is the debut studio album by the British-American New Wave band The Pretenders, released on 27 December 1979 under Real Records (Sire Records in the United States). A combination of rock, punk, and pop music, this album made the band famous. The album features the singles “Stop Your Sobbing” “Kid” and “Brass in Pocket”. … Read more
Sanctuary is the eighth studio album by American rock band The J. Geils Band. The album was released in November 1978 and is the first released by EMI Records. Cash Box said that the single “Take It Back” is “good-time rock ‘n’ roll” with “a swinging handclap beat, pithy piano fills, Magic Dick harmonica licks.” … Read more